Table of Contents


  1. What is a Seminary?

  2. Differences amongst Seminaries.

  3. Classes at Seminary.

  4. Common Degrees for Seminary.

  5. Supplementary Information


  6. Works Cited

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What is a Seminary?

A seminary is a higher learning institution where people can train to enter a field of professional ministry.

Differences amongst Seminaries.

  • Traditionally, Seminaries are for men
    • Recently more Women.
  • Usually linked to a specific denomination (Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc.).
    • Students are usually expected to join that denomination.
    • Lately, funding has forced smaller seminaries to cross denominational lines.
  • Recently, focus has shifted from training professional ministers to training people for an everyday ministry.

Classes at Seminary.

Just like any other college or graduate school, seminaries have professors and degrees. In order to obtain these, one must take classes. These classes typically fall under the following categories:
  • Bible Study
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    • Interpretation
  • History of Faith
  • Ministry
    • Essentially Human relations courses
  • Liturgy
    • Personal and church-wide Worship practices
  • Theology
    • Doctrine, of Christianity and Denomination
    • Policy on Contemporary Issues

Degrees commonly offered at Seminary.


There are many things to consider when joining a Seminary, and one is the degree that you wish to pursue. Some of the common degrees are as follows:

  • Diploma of Theology
  • Bachelor of Theology
    • Broad, entry level training
  • Master of Divinity
    • Still Broad
    • More in-depth
    • Graduate Degree
    • Gateway Degree
  • Master of Theology
    • More Specialized to Bible study and Doctrine Study
    • Graduate Degree
  • Doctor of Ministry
    • Designed to further insight of current ministers
  • Doctor of Theology
    • Designed to further Master of Theology degree
    • Intense New and Old Testament Study

Supplementary Information:

http://www.goingtoseminary.com/

www.tms.edu

http://seminarysurvivalguide.com/

Works Cited